LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2011 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB995 by Gutierrez (Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Secretary of State to provide certain notice by e-mail to each candidate included in the certification of nominees for statewide and district offices for placement on general election ballots. The notice would be required to contain the exact form for which the candidates name would be certified for placement on the ballot along with information on how to correct errors in the candidates name. It is anticipated that any costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds or on September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, JT, BTA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 17, 2011
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB995 by Gutierrez (Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB995 by Gutierrez (Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot.), As Engrossed
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB995 by Gutierrez (Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot.), As Engrossed
HB995 by Gutierrez (Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Secretary of State to provide certain notice by e-mail to each candidate included in the certification of nominees for statewide and district offices for placement on general election ballots. The notice would be required to contain the exact form for which the candidates name would be certified for placement on the ballot along with information on how to correct errors in the candidates name. It is anticipated that any costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds or on September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, JT, BTA
JOB, KJG, JT, BTA